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Subtract 2/98 from 6/28

6/28 - 2/98 is 19/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/196 - 4/196 = 42 - 4/196 = 38/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/98

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